Jobs in Columbia, MD
175 active postings tracked in Columbia, MD · collapsed to 143 roles.
Columbia, MD Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($218k vs $138k national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
Columbia, MD job market overview (May 2026)
The Columbia, MD job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.
- 41% of postings in Columbia, MD have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 27 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 479+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (25 of 175).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $218k.
- The most active employers right now are CACI, Texas Roadhouse, and Ascension.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and cook / kitchen.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Columbia, MD job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbia, MD.
- 175Active postings
- 27Posted this week
- 72Open 30+ days41% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary25 of 175
- 48%Hourly12 of disclosed
- $218kMedian annual (max)
- $29.73/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 479d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate18
- Cook / Kitchen10
- Server / Host9
- Crew / Cashier7
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
- Security Engineering5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers7
- Cooks, Restaurant5
- Managers, All Other5
- Information Security Analysts5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Retail Salespersons4
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail80
- Food Service / Restaurants51
- Consumer Goods48
- Technology27
- Healthcare21
- Professional Services19
Employment mix
- Unspecified122 · 70%
- Part-time29 · 17%
- Full-time15 · 9%
- Contract5 · 3%
- Intern4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)
American Eagle Outfitters · Columbia, MD · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 10 months ago
- Assistant Manager (04688) - 9400 Snowden River Pkwy #23Store Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 0 years ago
- Assistant Manager (06076) - 6470 Freetown RdStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 0 years ago
- Delivery Expert (06076) - 6470 Freetown Rd
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 0 years ago
- General Manager (06076) - 6470 Freetown Rd
Domino's Pizza · Columbia, MD · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 0 years ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$16.43–$31.45/hr · posted 1 year ago
- PetsHotel Supervisor
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$16.43–$31.45/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$15.10–$27.88/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbia, MD · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$24.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10662Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbia, MD · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Columbia, MD · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago